KoreaTimes - Multicultural Community

The Korea Times

The Korea Times

The Korea Times

National

Multicultural Community

Sat, December 9, 2023 | 14:52

German scholar lectures on 'Saving Confucius from Confucianism'

German scholar lectures on 'Saving Confucius from Confucianism'

There are always reminders about how Confucian Korea is, and how that’s the basis for its deeply conservative heritage, or its rapid economic development. But that’s not necessarily the case, according to one German academic, who calls such views “far too superficial.”

2023-12-09 11:10

[CITYSCAPES] Drone pilot explores Korea's hardest-to-reach places

CITYSCAPESDrone pilot explores Korea's hardest-to-reach places

A drone comes out of rural Korea's clear blue sky and descends into a lush green valley. Its motor makes an angry loud whirring sound, like a lawnmower crossed with a jet engine, but no one's around to hear it. It circles the area and then approaches a building that appears derelict, with all the doors on the ground floor locked tight. But that hardly presents an obstacle for...

2023-12-08 14:42

Winners of 12th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards announced

Winners of 12th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards announced

Nurgashevadilbek, a student at Kyongil High School of Tourism and Business Management in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, won the grand prize to be presented by Gender Equality and Family Minister Kim Hyun-sook.

2023-12-07 16:44

Misty Rose Korea makes designs for life's great moments

Misty Rose Korea makes designs for life's great moments

In Gyeonggi Province, nestled between traditional Korean homes, resides a woman whose creativity and entrepreneurial spirit have woven a tapestry of joy into the lives of many residents, both local and foreign. Meet Lola Stephanie, the vivacious artist behind Misty Rose Korea, a custom shirt business that has been brightening up special events for several years.

2023-12-05 16:24

[RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK] The Halal Guys brings NY street food to Korea

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEKThe Halal Guys brings NY street food to Korea

The story of The Halal Guys starts on the streets of Manhattan in the 1990s, where it started as a food cart, serving hungry New Yorkers a delectable fusion of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors. What originally began as a small sidewalk business blossomed into an iconic international Halal brand, celebrated for its renowned platters of chicken and gyro over rice, adorn...

2023-12-05 13:26

How a regrettable tattoo led to a South African's musical journey

How a regrettable tattoo led to a South African's musical journey

Hailing from South Africa’s Kalahari Desert, Coetzer Rautenbach is probably Korea’s most eccentric creative type. He makes everything from music, photos and videos, to fruit wines, an Afrikaaner moonshine called mampoer, pickles and even condiments, including a killer pineapple relish.

2023-12-05 02:51

[GOING ELECTRIC] The complex decision to buy an electric scooter in Korea

GOING ELECTRICThe complex decision to buy an electric scooter in Korea

This is the first article in a multipart series about the trials and tribulations of becoming an electric scooter driver in Korea.

2023-12-05 02:50

Camarata Music celebrates Christmas

Camarata Music celebrates Christmas

Camarata Music is getting ready for its next “Christmas with Camarata” concert this Saturday.

2023-12-04 08:30

Liquid Arts Network offers book festival in Busan

Liquid Arts Network offers book festival in Busan

The Liquid Arts Network in Busan is hosting its Books & Authors Festival on the afternoon of Dec. 16.

2023-12-03 17:53

How free trade led to Canadian scholar's interest in 'sool diplomacy'

How free trade led to Canadian scholar's interest in 'sool diplomacy'

Robert Watson’s academic career took shape based on one thing he loves: alcohol.

2023-12-02 20:20

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Top 10 Stories

1	Korea to expand visa benefits to accelerate inbound tourism

2	Seoul awards honorary citizenship to outstanding foreign residents

3	Seoul-Moscow ties likely stuck in limbo amid blame game

4	Will Korea avoid hard landing in housing market?

5	Why Korean shoppers flock to Chinese e-commerce sites

6	'12.12: The Day' goes strong at box office, attracts younger generation

7	K-pop's appeal reflected in global accolades

8	Hyundai Motor hires former US Ambassador to Korea Sung Kim as adviser

9	Justice minister challenges opposition leader in polls for potential next president

10	Hanwha signs $2.4 bil. deal to export infantry fighting vehicles to Australia

DARKROOM